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Mar 12, 2018
The lost gem
This is a remarkable album of Barbra in concert in 2016 singing truly eclectic songbook of her many astounding pieces of work over many decades. She also speaks much to the audience, very down to earth, very thoughtful, very witty, never ever sounding scripted. The album appeared and disappeared almost without a trace, on the Billboard album chart one week only and that in the 60s. The previous three albums came on the charts at number one. What happened here? It is no mystery. Columbia gave the album little publicity, Barbra did not do television or radio appearances centering on it, two versions were issued (not a good idea ever as the public is always confused with that), and because the songs were all well-known Streisand gems people (I guess) figured they had it all already. But they didn't! Everything here is approached in a new way to gorgeous arrangements. I have talked to so many people in the music business and they cannot figure out how such a titanic piece of work sunk so fast without the help of an iceberg. I've been giving the album to thrilled friends but its being almost invisible is a real head-scratcher.
Feb 19, 2019
Historic concert album by Joni James; it is all taken from the concert authentically.
I did the notes for this album; it is amazing what Joni was able to do to get the sound quality up from the original M-G-M Records LP. I was with her at Carnegie Hall and the concert was sold out,
Oct 07, 2019
A Motown treasure
I have bought this album many times as gifts for friends. The Velvelettes were Normandy's hidden treasure. Motown's song writers and producers loved what these ladies had to offer and gave them top-notch attention. The music, and the production values, have stood the test of time.